Black Popular. A striking large tree with glossy dark green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in the autumn. Red or green catkins. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Populus nigra
A striking large tree with glossy dark green leaves which turn a lovely yellow in the autumn. Red or green catkins
	
	
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								| Generic | Populus | 
|---|---|
| Species | nigra | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Black Popular | 
| Flower Colour | green, red | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Full sun | 
| Foliage | Deciduous | 
| Height | 6m | 
| Family | Salicaeae | 
| Spread | 4m | 
| Growth Speed | Fast | 
| Growth Habit | Spreading | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | February, March | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support | 
| Border | Specimen | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape | 
| Pruning Time | Winter | 
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Sawfly, Silver leaf, Winter moth | 
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch | 
| Propagation | Stem cuttings | 
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